The Rune Stone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Julia Ibbotson

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Blurb:

When Dr Viv DuLac, medievalist and academic, finds a mysterious runic inscription on a Rune Stone in the graveyard of her husband’s village church, she unwittingly sets off a chain of circumstances that disturb their quiet lives in ways she never expected. She, once again, feels the echoes of the past resonate through time and into the present.

Can she unlock the secrets of the runes in the life of the 6th century Lady Vivianne and in Viv’s own life?

Again, lives of the past and present intertwine alarmingly as Viv desperately tries to save them both, without changing the course of history.

Review:

The Rune Stone by Julia Ibbotson is a captivating blend of time travel and romance—two of my favourite genres—so I knew I had to read it. Even though this is the third book in the Dr. Du Lac series and I haven’t read the first two (yet!), I was pleasantly surprised to find that it works perfectly as a standalone.

Ibbotson’s writing is like pure honey—rich, golden, and utterly irresistible. She effortlessly drew me into the two intertwining worlds where time dissolves, and the magic of the past flows seamlessly into the present. Her vivid descriptions and enchanting storytelling had me hooked from the first page.

The characters are wonderfully believable. I especially loved Vivianne and Dr. Viv Du Lac—they felt so real and relatable that I couldn’t help but root for them throughout the story.

If you’re a fan of time travel stories with a touch of romance and a beautifully woven narrative, this book is definitely for you. I’m off to get the first two books in the series!